Themes and Topics from the Restoration and 18th Century 1660-1800
Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift had a multitude of jobs throughout his lifetime. Jonathan’s first poem was published when he was 25 years old (Aykroyd 143) . In 1694, Swift became a clergyman in Dublin. Five years later after returning from Moor Park, Jonathan Swift became a chaplain; in addition, he was named secretary to Earl of Berkeley. A year later, Swift was promoted to Laracor’s vicar. Jonathan’s first political writing was released in 1701. Submitted anonymously, Swift wrote A Tale of a Tub and Battle of the Books. During a trip to England, Jonathan made contacts within London’s literary realm, which results in his writing, Bickerstaff Papers. In 1710, Jonathan Swift became a member of the Troy part and was the editor of all of the Troy Party’s publications. During 1711, Swift wrote The Conduct of the Allies. Two years later after returning to Dublin, Jonathan Swift was named dean of St. Patrick’s, but Swift continued his writing. In 1726, Jonathan went to England, where he had not been in twelve years, and created Gulliver’s Travels. The Modest Proposal was published in 1729, and he switched to writing poetry just three years later. These jobs were how Jonathan Swift spent the majority of his time.
Themes and Topics from the Restoration and 18th Century 1660-1800
Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift had a multitude of jobs throughout his lifetime. Jonathan’s first poem was published when he was 25 years old (Aykroyd 143) . In 1694, Swift became a clergyman in Dublin. Five years later after returning from Moor Park, Jonathan Swift became a chaplain; in addition, he was named secretary to Earl of Berkeley. A year later, Swift was promoted to Laracor’s vicar. Jonathan’s first political writing was released in 1701. Submitted anonymously, Swift wrote A Tale of a Tub and Battle of the Books. During a trip to England, Jonathan made contacts within London’s literary realm, which results in his writing, Bickerstaff Papers. In 1710, Jonathan Swift became a member of the Troy part and was the editor of all of the Troy Party’s publications. During 1711, Swift wrote The Conduct of the Allies. Two years later after returning to Dublin, Jonathan Swift was named dean of St. Patrick’s, but Swift continued his writing. In 1726, Jonathan went to England, where he had not been in twelve years, and created Gulliver’s Travels. The Modest Proposal was published in 1729, and he switched to writing poetry just three years later. These jobs were how Jonathan Swift spent the majority of his time.